The Netherlands has a long and varied history of coastal and river flood management. The anticipation of sea-level rise during the twenty-first century has renewed the push for sustainable solutions to coastal vulnerability.
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Kabat, P., Fresco, L., Stive, M. et al. Dutch coasts in transition. Nature Geosci 2, 450–452 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo572
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